How far is Philadelphia, PA from Bristol, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Bristol, PA is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Bristol.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 20 sec · East Penn Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1626 ft · 37 sec · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 676 East, US 30 East
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
594 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
2239 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 19 min · Delaware Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
1300 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Street Road
3064 ft · 1 min · Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · State Road
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Turn left onto New Rodgers Road
635 ft · 12 sec · New Rodgers Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 13
137 m · 13 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Otter Street
3140 ft · 1 min · Otter Street
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 13
869 ft · 25 sec · Old US Hwy 13
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Continue on Pond Street
1832 ft · 57 sec · Pond Street
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Turn right
28 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Bristol.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Delaware Expressway
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
13.9 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Bristol?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheltenham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Philadelphia and 11.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Philadelphia and Chance Rain Showers near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Cheltenham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheltenham.
North Philadelphia station
Pennsauken, NJ
Cornwells Heights
30th Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 19.43 mi (31.27 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
The most populous city in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 53,311 |
| Coordinates | 40.1006700, -74.8518300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.85185, 40.100681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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